Top 5 Stories For The Week Of Feb. 10

Top 5 Stories For The Week Of Feb. 10

A recap of the top five stories on aftermarketNews during the week of Feb. 10.

DENSO has announced the opening of its Central Technical Training Center at its facility in Maryville, Tennessee. DENSO designed the state-of-the-art technical training center to educate its employees about the latest technologies and best practices in advanced manufacturing.

US Motor Works LLC has announced the latest addition to its cooling line up with six new water pumps. USMW Professional Series products are designed and tested at our ISO9001:2015 certified facility in Santa Fe Springs, California. 

Transit, one of the largest auto parts manufacturers and distributors in Eastern Canada, has launched DS-One, a new line of uniquely designed performance brake rotors. DS-One brake discs simplify ordering and inventory management for customers stocking the brand as one number can be installed on both vehicle sides.

Nationwide distributor NPW and shareholder of the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Inc. announced the acquisition of Johnny’s Auto Parts based out of Miami. Johnny’s Auto Parts, now 30 years in business, is a high-volume jobber servicing DIYer’s from its seven thousand square foot store.

A new automotive operation in North America has been formed by HAAH Automotive Holdings to distribute, sell and service vehicles under the brand name VANTAS. HAAH has a technical cooperation agreement with Chery Automobile, one of the top 10 automakers in China and the leading auto exporter to more than 80 countries. 

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